WWE Betting on NetBet Sport UK

WWE is widely regarded as the pinnacle of professional wrestling. It is the sport’s largest and most successful promotion, with massive shows hosted in the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia and beyond.

As a result of its seemingly ever-growing popularity, it is no surprise that there are WWE betting opportunities in the UK with great odds on offer. You can enjoy betting on the winner of the biggest contests, including those at WrestleMania and Money In The Bank. Here is NetBet’s complete guide to WWE betting.

History of WWE

The history of WWE dates back to the 1950s, when it was initially founded as the Capitol Wrestling Corporation (CWC). In 1963, the name was changed to the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) and was then shortened to World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1979.

The acronym WWF was in place until 2002, the year it was finally altered to today’s name, WWE. In 2023, the company was taken over by Endeavor and merged into one parent company, known as TKO Group Holdings, with mixed martial arts promotion the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). However, while the two promotions are now connected, they continue to operate as separate entities and focus solely on their own sport.

Can you bet on WWE?

With the growth of WWE as a spectacle in the UK, WWE betting is growing ever more popular.

Betting on WWE with NetBet is simple. We offer great odds on the winner of big showdowns at pay-per-view shows, with fights in these blockbuster events priced up well beforehand to make things as simple as possible.

Wrestlers win the match by either making their opponent submit or holding them down to a count of three, although there are sometimes bouts where the rules are different.

So unlike in boxing or MMA, there will not be specific markets for method of victory, with WWE odds only focusing on the winner of the bout. Or in the case of the 30-man Royal Rumble, you can place a wager on the odds of the last man to be left standing in the ring.

All in all, it makes for an exciting betting experience, so if you fancy a particular wrestler to win a belt in front of a packed stadium, simply pick them (the odds will be next to their name on our website or app), place your bet and let the wrestling action unfold!

WWE betting tips

When it comes to betting on WWE, make sure to conduct your research on each wrestler you wish to place a wager on and also make sure you are up to date with ongoing WWE storylines before placing a bet. Knowledge is power and this is certainly the case with betting on WWE.

Always make sure to apply a consistent strategy to your WWE bets and have a clear understanding of our odds. Never put yourself in a position where you can lose more than you can afford and NetBet has a dedicated responsible gaming page for more information, as well as tools and tips.

For some brilliant betting tips and previews on WWE, head on over to the NetBet sports blog. There, we cast our eye over the biggest events and matchups the promotion has to offer.

What are the biggest WWE events?

WWE usually try to host at least one pay-per-view event per month, although sometimes there will be multiple events held in one month. This is alongside the weekly Raw and Smackdown shows, as well as the show featuring development franchise NXT, which was founded in 2010.

WrestleMania is the flagship WWE pay-per-view event and it is usually held between mid-March and mid-April, with the high-profile contests for WWE betting sometimes spread across multiple days. The 2024 edition of WrestleMania was held in Pennsylvania.

WrestleMania was first hosted in 1985 and the show was created by former WWE CEO Vince McMahon.

WWE also has some other standout annual pay-per-view events, namely Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, Survivor Series and Money in the Bank. These are known as the ‘Big Five’ and here at NetBet, we will have the best WWE betting odds for the exciting quintet of shows.

Who are the biggest WWE superstars?

The most famous wrestlers in history have all lit up WWE events, including the likes of Hulk Hogan, Andre The Giant, The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Triple H, Shawn Michaels. The list of legendary WWE figures is almost endless.

But there are still some iconic names for the WWE betting market, from Sami Zayn and Cody Rhodes to CM Punk, Randy Orton and YouTube sensation Logan Paul.

John Cena is also still a part-time wrestler under the WWE name and he is a record 16-time world champion.

Cena won his 16th belt in 2017 after signing with WWE way back in 2001.